The Irish standard., 1887-04-30
DEATH OF CAPTAIN PATRICK DAILY.
He Was Honored and Respected by Every
body Who Knew Him.

l. The announcement On Sunday last that Ok
Police Captain Patrick Daily had passed away &C
casioned sincere regret in circles where he wa
best known. Although he had been suffering
with pneumonia for some days very few, even Of
his most intimate friends, could realize that nc
more on this earth would they enjoy the friend
ship of one who by his social qualities and gen
erous disposition had won his way into the hearts
of many, and that no more would he greet
them with his familiar nod and good-natured
smile. The life of the deceased was not lacking
in adventure, and the events of his life it re-
corded would afford much interesting reading.
Born on April %, 1886, in Aughernerinia, County
Tyrone, Ireland he early became imbued with
that spirit of adventure which can be said to
be characteristic of the Irish race, and after
marrying in the year 1852 he sailed for Australia
Here he went to work in the mines, and .one
morning he awoke to find himself wealthy
man. But mining in Australia. like mining in
California was rather uncertain, and Captain
DAILY struck bad lead, and lost nearly everything
he possessed. Wearying at length of Australia,
he decided on visiting New Zealand, where he
only remained short time, and then started for
America. He never stopped until he reached
Minneapolis, and has ever since been resident of
this city. This was away back in 1870. and natu-
rally his circle of acquaintance was necessarily
a large one. In 1876, under Mayor Anes' admin
istration, he was appointed patrolman. In this
capacity he served continuously until January Is,
1888, when his faithfulness was rewarded by pro-
motion to the rank of sergeant Later he was
promoted to lieutenancy and afterwards to the
captaincy of the First precinct station, which
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eran member of the old volunteer Hose Company
No. i, of this city, and was an honorary member
of the department at the time of his demise. He
was member of the Catholic Knights of Amer
ica also of the Holy Name and Robert Emmett So
cieties. That Captain DAILY was man who was
universally esteemed his large funeral on Tuesday
affords ample testimony. It took place from the
Church of Holy Rosary. At 9 o'clock the re-
mains were taken from the family residence, 613
Seventeenth avenue south, to the church. Several
societies connected with the church, of which the
deceased was member, were present. Among the
floral tributes was a magnificent cross of roses,
the last tribute of Mr.. Days former companions
in old Volunteer Hose Company No. 1. Requiem
High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Rush,
assisted ~ Fathers Splinter and Quinn. The
seating capacity of the edifce was not sufficient
to accommodate the crowd of friends who took a
last view of the remains. The funeral procession
was headed by platoon of police, commanded by
Sergeant Nelson, and detail of twenty members
of the fire department. The pageant was one of
the largest seen in Minneapolis for a long time.
The remains were inferred in the Chicago avenue
cemetery. The following named gentlemen Off
ciated as pal-bearers: DR.. Collins, J. McAllister
Matthew Walsh T. n Trovorpv T. Sca17on
Roger Vail, Captain Buerferding and Lieutenant
Helm.
Captain DAILY will long be remembered by the
Irish-Americans of this city, for the interest he
always manifested in everything pertaining to the
welfare of his coun: rymen at home or abroad and
his whole-souled, noble disposition. His family
have the sympathy of everybody in their be-
reavement.